In a heartfelt episode of his YouTube series 'The Trews', Brand, 42, said what Sinead needs, "like anyone else suffering with mental health issues needs, is connection, meaning, purpose, love and a bit of time, really".

Responding to the actor, writer and funnyman on Facebook, Sinead said: "Thank you so much for your beautiful support. Have always felt a great kinship with you.

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(Image: Facebook/Sinead O'Connor)

"Could also do with a jolly good rogering, frankly. The last man who touched my body took out my reproductive system two years ago.

'So if you really wanna be part of my healing journey, c'mon, horse it into me, boss."